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[Type 1 diabetes mellitus and nephropathy. Predicting factors in pediatric age]

G Orejas R-Arango1, A del Molino Anta, F Santos Rodríguez

  • 1Sección de Nefrología Pediátrica, Hospital Central de Asturias, Facultad de Medicina, Oviedo.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|July 1, 1992
PubMed

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Early diabetic nephropathy markers like microproteinuria, GFR, and blood pressure were not predictive in children with type 1 diabetes. Further research is needed to identify reliable early indicators of kidney damage in pediatric diabetes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Diabetology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Context:

  • Type 1 diabetes in children presents unique challenges for monitoring long-term complications.
  • Early detection of diabetic nephropathy (DN) is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes.
  • Assessing early functional and metabolic alterations is key to understanding DN pathogenesis in pediatric populations.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the relationship between glucidic metabolism changes and early glomerular/tubular function in children with type 1 diabetes.
  • To determine if microproteinuria, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), or blood pressure can predict DN in pediatric patients.
  • To identify potential early biomarkers for kidney damage in insulin-dependent diabetic children without clinical signs of DN.

Summary:

  • This study analyzed blood pressure, glucose metabolism markers, GFR, and urinary excretions in 43 diabetic children and 13 controls.
  • Results showed no significant differences in microproteinuria, GFR, or blood pressure between groups.
  • Diabetic children exhibited increased nocturnal calcium and phosphorus excretion, with significant correlations between microproteinuria and albumin/creatinine ratio.

Impact:

  • Microproteinuria, GFR, and blood pressure were found to be unreliable predictors of DN in pediatric patients.
  • The findings highlight the need for novel biomarkers to detect early kidney damage in childhood diabetes.
  • This research contributes to understanding the complex interplay of metabolic and renal functions in pediatric diabetes.
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